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U.S. imports of ginger (excluding sugar-preserved or syrup-conserved) (SITC 07527) totaled $11.8M in July 2026, traded with 39 countries.
Importers of Ginger (Excluding Sugar-Preserved or Syrup-Conserved) paid $345K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 7.2% on $4.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Basic heading 156 of 337 in section 0
Basic heading 07527 · $11.8M of $14.4B
Traded in dried whole, sliced, and ground forms, ginger excluding sugar-preserved or syrup-conserved preparations is a high-volume spice commodity serving food manufacturing, beverage, and nutraceutical sectors. The processing state — fresh-dried versus steam-sterilized versus irradiated — materially affects both FDA admissibility pathways and buyer acceptance, particularly for organic-certified supply chains. Moisture content and gingerol concentration are the primary quality metrics cited in commercial contracts. FDA admissibility review applies at entry; importers should verify that foreign establishments are registered with FDA and that phytosanitary documentation accompanies each shipment. Classification and admissibility are complex — consult a licensed customs broker or FDA for guidance.
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615 shipments/mo
Ginger preserved in sugar or conserved in syrup is classified under a different SITC heading (typically within prepared or preserved vegetable products), not here. Importers must confirm that their product is in a dry or unpreserved state — whole, sliced, or ground — to correctly classify it under 07527. Misclassification between dried ginger and sugar-preserved ginger can trigger reclassification and potential duty adjustments at entry.
Standard documentation includes a commercial invoice specifying processing method and moisture content, a phytosanitary certificate from the country of origin, an FDA facility registration number for the foreign shipper, and a certificate of analysis covering pesticide residues and microbial limits. Organic shipments require additional USDA NOP certification documentation.
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Imports · July 2026
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Peru and China together supply 61% of it.
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Imports
$11.8MYoY · Pro
Exports
$1.0MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.